Kamo Shrine Religious Site
Historic Shinto shrine complex in Kyoto with ancient rituals
One of Kyoto's historic Kamo shrines, this site is visited for Shinto architecture, seasonal rituals such as the Aoi Matsuri and tranquil wooded precincts within the city.
Kamo Shrine at a Glance#
Best Time to Visit Kamo Shrine#
Best in spring for cherry blossoms or in autumn for foliage - expect crowds around major festivals and weekend peak times.
Spring (cherry blossom & festival season)
Mar-May · 5-20°C
Pleasant temperatures and cherry blossoms around Kyoto - the Kamo Shrines can be busy, especially during festival days such as the Aoi Matsuri in May.
Autumn (foliage)
Oct-Nov · 10-20°C
Crisp, colorful foliage draws many visitors - expect higher crowds on weekends and during peak foliage weeks.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 20-35°C
Hot and humid with fewer casual sightseeing crowds outside festival days, though rainy season (early summer) can be wet.
Weather & Climate near Kamo Shrine#
Climate
Kamo Shrine's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1625 mm/year), wettest in June.
Air Quality:
AQI 54
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberMayJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 8° | 2° | 73 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 8° | 2° | 80 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 12° | 5° | 113 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 8° - 18° | 13° | 144 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.0h |
| May | Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 151 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| June | Good | 18° - 26° | 22° | 231 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| July | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 223 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 19° - 27° | 23° | 198 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 119 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 81 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 59 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
